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RADAR CHECK: Scattered showers and thunderstorms are most numerous over West and South Alabama at mid-afternoon, otherwise the sky is partly sunny with temperatures generally in the 87-90 degree range. Additional showers and storms could form anywhere through midnight.

RADAR CHECK: Showers and a few heavy thunderstorms are over East Alabama; at mid-afternoon some of the heaviest rain was falling in a band from Lincoln to Anniston to Heflin. And, new showers are developing over West Alabama in the very moist air over Alabama. Showers and storms remain possible through the evening hours; they fade later tonight once the sun sets. Away from the rain, temperatures are near 90, but many places are in the 70s and 80s due to clouds and showers.

ON THE MAPS: The remnant circulation of Barry is over Arkansas this afternoon, and bands of tropical rain persist east of the system over Alabama. One batch of rain and storms is over the Tennessee Valley, and new development is over Central Alabama. Showers and thunderstorms are moving northward, and will diminish later tonight after sunset.

ON THE MAPS: The remnant circulation of former Tropical Storm Barry is over Arkansas, and Alabama remains on the wet, east side of the system. Deep moisture remains in place, and we expect a number of tropical showers today.

A FEW SHOWERS/STORMS LATER TODAY: Moist, tropical air remains over Alabama this morning. The radar is quiet at daybreak, but we will forecast scattered showers and thunderstorms by afternoon… odds of any one spot getting wet today are around 40 percent. Otherwise, expect a mix of sun and clouds with a high in the mid 80s.

SCATTERED SHOWERS TODAY: The radar is quiet early this morning; no rain across Alabama and most of Mississippi; temperatures are mostly in the 60s. The sky will feature more clouds than sun today, and scattered showers and storms will develop this afternoon. But, the rain won’t be as widespread as yesterday, and severe storms are not forecast. In fact, a decent part of the day should be dry. The high this afternoon will be in the low 80s.

RADAR CHECK: We have a fairly large rain mass over Central Alabama at mid-afternoon; there have been a few rumbles of thunder, but the air is cool and stable and there is no risk of severe storms over the northern two-thirds of Alabama. A few severe storms remain possible along the I-10 corridor in far Southwest Alabama and the Florida Panhandle this evening, but so far the storms have been generally behaved.

RAIN RETURNS: Showers and thunderstorms will return to Alabama today and tonight as the next upper air wave to the west approaches. At daybreak, a band of severe storms is moving through western Mississippi; those should weaken as they move east of I-55. That decaying band of showers will enter West Alabama later this morning.

COOLER, SOME LIGHT RAIN: A deep, cold core upper low will move through Alabama today. Heavier thunderstorms over Southeast Alabama are moving out of the state, but we will still forecast periods of light rain today. We might even hear of some small hail with light rain showers this afternoon due to the cold air aloft associated with the upper low. Temperatures won’t get out of the 50s today… next time we have a day this cool will probably come in October.

RADAR CHECK: A few scattered showers are over Central Alabama this afternoon, but most of the state is rain-free despite a mostly cloudy sky and a stalled front over the northwest counties. North of the front, temperatures are only in the low 60s in places like Hamilton and Haleyville, but to the south we are seeing mid to upper 70s.

A FEW SHOWERS TODAY: A cold front is creeping into Northwest Alabama early this morning, and we have a few showers ahead of the front. Moisture is limited, and there is little upper support, but we will maintain the chance of showers across Alabama today… otherwise the sky will be mostly cloudy with a high in the 70s. I would not call it a “rainy day”, but just be ready for a passing shower from time to time.

RADAR CHECK: Lingering showers continue across parts of Central Alabama this morning as an upper trough is moving through the state. Most of the rain should be over by midday, but a few stray afternoon showers aren’t totally out of the question. Otherwise, today will be cloudy and mild with a high in the mid to upper 70s.

SHOWERS POSSIBLE TODAY: Today will be mostly cloudy across Alabama with the potential for a few passing rain showers thanks to a nearly stationary front across the state, and a weak upper disturbance passing through. Rain amounts, most likely, won’t be too heavy, and there is no risk of severe weather. There will be a big temperature variation due to the front; North Alabama will see highs in the 50s.. 60s for Central Alabama, and 70s for the southern third of the state.

RADAR CHECK: There is a band of showers over the northern third of Alabama this afternoon, but nothing too widespread or heavy. Elsewhere, there is some filtered sun over the southern two-thirds of the state, and temperatures are in the 60s and 70s. We will maintain the chance of a few showers tonight; temperatures won’t drop below 60 degrees for most communities.

MOISTURE LEVELS RISING: Today will be a cloudy day across the great state of Alabama, and we will deal with a few passing showers through tonight. Not an “all day” kind of rain, and we probably won’t hear much thunder. The high this afternoon will be in the mid 60s.

CLOUDS MOVING IN: Clouds will continue to increase across Alabama tonight, and a few showers are possible after midnight as moisture levels continue to rise. Tomorrow will be a mostly cloudy day with a few passing rain showers, not a “wash-out”, however. The high tomorrow will be in the 60s as the warming trend continues.